"I work from life whenever possible. I usually have the subject in front of me. Some paintings are worked on over a period of years, others a mere few months. There are many layers – if you were to X-ray the paintings, you would see a web of significant changes. It’s hard work, but at times I feel elated and in a state of grace, as things come together. I regularly read books on paint chemistry, technique, history of art, composition and the perceptual process. I consider this knowledge an important part of the painter’s method."
"I work from life whenever possible. Some paintings are worked on over a period of years, others a mere few months. There are many layers – if you were to X-ray the paintings, you would see a web of signi?cant changes…"